§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has received in relation to the British Nuclear Fuels report of the panel of investigation under the chairmanship of Mr. Donoghue on transport of flasks between Sellafield and CEGB power stations; what action he has taken as a result; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellThis report, which records an internal meeting between BNFL and CEGB in 1983, has been copied to my Department. I understand that the recommendations made in it to minimise the contamination of fuel flasks have been implemented. My Department is being kept aware of the current situation.